Deep Creek Lake MD News and Local Resources: Daily Notes

The weather today will be partly sunny—highs in the mid 40s and a low of 29—east winds around 5 mph. The chance of rain is 25%.

I was a little late in posting yesterday’s Notes! Did you see a friend and colleague has just hiked around the entire perimeter of Deep Creek Lake! You’ll be entered to win one of his The Ultimate Garrett County Adventure Maps if you email me the total number of miles his GPS route totaled! Let’s update the email deadline to Saturday at 4pm EST 🙂 I’ll throw in a mountain coaster pass or two, as well!

A 14′ Mad River Canoe has been listed in our Online Marketplace!

Join The Accident Library today at 11:30 AM as the Adult Book Club gathers to discuss the latest read.

The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees, which governs the operation of the Ruth Enlow Library, will be held today at Oakland Library at 5:00 PM.

It’s Team Trivia Night at Mountain State Brewing Co. at the Deep Creek Lake. Trivia starts at 6:30 PM, and house prizes are awarded for first, second & third places!

Our apologies for the delayed post today! We are having some server issues….

The weather today will continue to be rain showers likely before 3pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 38. and a low around 25. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

A strong area of low pressure will likely move up the East Coast during the first half of the weekend. Although its exact track and strength remains uncertain, there is an Enhanced Severe Storm Threat for damaging wind gusts late Friday night through Saturday. At least scattered instances of tree and power line damage are possible, and could result in blocked roadways or power outages.

Additionally, there is also a Slight Winter Storm Threat Saturday afternoon through early Sunday morning. Accumulating snow and sub-zero wind chill temperatures are possible. If the threat materializes, it may cause travel disruptions.

A friend and colleague has just hiked around the entire perimeter of Deep Creek Lake! You’ll be entered to win one of his The Ultimate Garrett County Adventure Maps if you email me the total number of miles his GPS route totaled! Email me by Friday at 12pm EST.

Maryland DNR 2022 Photo Contest submissions are open until August 1, 2022! Photographers, novice or professional, can enter for the chance to win cash, park passes, and other great prizes.

I presented at the Chamber’s Marketing Roundtable this morning. The topic was the 150th Anniversary of Garrett County and how to collect each of the 8 commemorative coins!

Tomorrow at 5pm is a ribbon-cutting event for the Garrett County Community Action’s Training & Technology Center and the public is invited! Then, after the ceremony is the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s March Business After Hours from 5:30 to 7:30 pm! Call Holly at the Chamber to register: (301) 387-6171.

Today from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm is Lego Club.

International Women’s Day, 2022! To all the incredible women in the world, shine on, not just today but every single day!

The weather today will be mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Much cooler, with highs around 40 and a low of 31. West winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the morning. The chance of rain is 40%.

Join the virtual and free Water Wise program today at 12:30pm.

Double Oak Farms has limited quantities of Filet, Ribeye, Porterhouse, T Bone, Sirloin, Flank, Skirt, Flat Iron, Chuck Eye, a few Roasts, Hoagie, Kabobs, Brisket, Baby Back Ribs, Short Ribs, Soup Bones, Ox Tails, Tongue & Liver… plus! Farm fresh eggs: $3.00/dozen.

The Garrett County Republican Women’s Club is accepting applications for the 2022 Ruth Umbel Memorial Scholarships — the awards are $600 each.

Maryland’s six casinos brought in nearly $163 million in February revenue, a 29.1% increase from the same period a year prior when the buildings were operating under COVID-19 capacity restrictions. The state received more than $68 million from the casinos, with nearly $50 million going to the Education Trust Fund. MGM National Harbor led the way with $65.8 million in revenue, followed by Live! Casino & Hotel at $59.4 million

Today from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, is the GoVax: Vaccine Schedule (Garrett County Health Department Clinic – Oakland Offices). Appointments may be scheduled in this link, or call 301-334-7698 for assistance.

Children are invited for Story Time at Kitzmiller Library as they look, listen, sing, and play while learning through stories, crafts, and other fun activities. This program is geared for children ages 3-5.

The weather today will have numerous showers—highs in the lower 60s and a low of 53. Southwest winds of around 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. The chance of rain is 60%.

We could see a few inches of snow this weekend (or maybe none at all!):

44 million Americans are expecting to pay this year’s taxes late due to the COVID-19 pandemic. WalletHub released its 2022 Taxpayer Survey, as well as its yearly report on the States with the Highest & Lowest Tax Rates (accompanying videos included) in order to help people better understand this confusing time of year.

Check MoonShadow’s Lunch Specials this week.

The Civic Club of Oakland is looking for vendors at the 2nd Annual “Anything and Everything Goes Flea Market, Yard Sale and Markers Market“! Welcoming any and all vendors to sell! EARLY BIRD PRICING: $40 corner space/car pull up, $30 front/back space/car pull up, $25 middle table, and $20 outside (no table provided). For more information or to reserve your space, email gfwc.oakland@yahoo.com.

Penn Alps Restaurant & Craft Shop is closed today until March 9 for maintenance.

Hey, all you actors out there! Our Town Theatre has upcoming auditions for two productions! There will be an audition for God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, on Monday, March 7, and Tuesday, March 8, 2022, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

The weather today will be sunny—highs in the lower 40s and a low of 29. South winds around 5 mph, becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Saturday will be mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny—highs in the lower 60s and a low of 49. South winds of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 5%. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of rain—highs in the lower 60s and a low of 50.

The Garrett County Board of Education will hold a community listening session on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Southern Garrett High School in the cafeteria from 6:00 – 8:00 PM to gather feedback from community members regarding grade-band alignment on the Southern end of the county.

There is a Brandt Ranch Oak bedroom furniture set newly listed in our online marketplace. Check it out!

This Friday, from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, is the GoVax: Vaccine Schedule (Garrett County Health Department Clinic – Grantsville Offices). Appointments may be scheduled in this link, or call 301-334-7698 for assistance.

Join Grantsville Library for Read Together Book Club this Friday at 11:30 AM.

On Saturday Moonshadow will offer their Night Special: Steak Chimichurri. You’re in for a real treat with two incredible bands with the dinner special!

BlackStrap Rail Jams are back this Saturday. Registration is at 11:00 AM in the McHenry Lodge, and the competition starts at 1:00 PM at Central Park.

Mountain State Brewing Co.’s Team Bingo in Deep Creek Lake continues every Sunday at 1:00 PM. MSBC gift cards are awarded and a coverall round with a progressive jackpot prize starting at $100!

This Friday, catch Devin Sherman at Sipside Lounge and Trae Buckner at MoonShadow. On Saturday, Ronnie Burroughs will be in the Lakers Lounge, and 18 Strings and Shelf Life String Band will be at MoonShadow.

See all of this weekend’s events here.

The weather today will be mostly sunny. Snow and rain showers in the morning. Little or no snow accumulation—highs in the mid 30s and a low of 15. Northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews stocked 2,000 golden and rainbow trout in the North Branch Potomac River, Barnum.

The Winter Market dates have been set inside at The Gallery Shop: 108 S. Second Street, Oakland, MD 21550 March 5 & 19, 11 am to 1 pm (Location: Garrett County Arts Council Building).

Join Oakland Library for Needlework today at 1:00 PM. Bring your own needlework projects to work on with fellow crafters!

Join Mountain Maryland for the 45th Annual P.A.C.E. Reception. PACE is an important part of making Maryland’s political leadership aware of the needs and the specific requests of Allegany and Garrett Counties.

It’s Team Trivia Night at Mountain State Brewing Co. at the Deep Creek Lake. Trivia starts at 6:30 PM, and house prizes are awarded for first, second & third places!

It’s open mic nite at MoonShadow with Matt Borror!

Our Town Theatre presents A Play by Barry Heinberg: Flash Drive this March 3-5 at 8:00 PM.

The weather today will be mostly sunny—highs in the upper 40s and a low of 31. West winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of rain is 40%.

If you’ve been around here a while, you may remember the previous owner — I distinctly remember one of the last posts she made was, “it’s a slow news day, check out this field guide to snakes“.

Each year, the average American household spends $2,471 on real-estate property taxes plus another $445 for residents of the 27 states with vehicle property taxes. In order to determine who pays the most relative to their state, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its 2022’s Property Taxes by State report, as well as accompanying videos.

It’s Cashmere Clothing Co. Want It Wednesday!

Southern High Boys Basketball Game will be competing against Mountain Ridge today at 7:00 PM.

The weather today will be mostly sunny—high in the upper 40s and a low of 33. Southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Get ready for the 150th display at the Garrett County Visitor’s Center this March.

Oakland has received 10.8 inches of snow and 3.33 inches of rain in the month of February. Also, the average high temperature was 43.9 and the average low temperature was 15.2.

Face-coverings will be optional effective 3/1/2022 for all Garrett County Public Schools. As a result of this action, GCPS is reviewing other components of the GCPS Reopening and Recovery Plan that are directly impacted by the face-covering decision and the most recent CDC guidelines.

Garrett County Health Department in Oakland is taking vaccine appointments today from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Appointments may be scheduled in this link, or call 301-334-7698 for assistance.

Playgroup will be held today at Broad Ford Elementary from 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM.

Join Kitzmiller Library for Children’s Story Time as they look, listen, sing, and play while learning through stories, crafts, and other fun activities. This program is geared for children ages 3-5.

The weather today will be mostly sunny—highs in the upper 30s and a low of 26. Northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 20%.

The Garrett County Commission for Women (GCCW) is accepting applications for its 2022-2023 academic year $500 scholarships. The Commission established the scholarship project to help women residents of Garrett County complete their educational requirements, leading to a degree or certificate beyond the high school level.

Today is the last day to get your guess in for the “Where Am I?” contest. One correct response will be chosen to win a $25 Ace’s Run gift card.

The Ultimate Garrett County Adventure Map is now available! See more under “miscellaneous” in our Online Marketplace.

Penn Alps Restaurant & Craft Shop will be closed for maintenance on Monday, February 28th, Tuesday, March 1st, Wednesday, March 2nd, Monday, March 7th, Tuesday, March 8th, and Wednesday, March 9th.

Check out MoonShadow’s Lunch Specials this week.

Children are invited to Lego Club at Oakland Library and Grantsville Library today at 6:00 PM. This is designed for children ages 4 and up and features free building time with lots of building bricks.

The weather today will be rain likely before 11am, then rain and snow likely between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow after 2pm. Patchy fog before 4pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 29 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Tonight will be a slight chance of snow and freezing rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow between 10pm and 11pm. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Saturday — fat bike ride day — will be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 34 and a low around 23. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Sunday will be sunny, with a high near 40 and a low around 17. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

At a special session, which was held in a virtual format and live-streamed for public view, Superintendent Barbara Baker recommended that Garrett County Schools adopt a resolution to make face-coverings (masks) optional for both students and staff pending the required approval of the AELR.

Don’t forget to make your guess in this month’s “Where Am I?” and check out the Featured Photo of the Month.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources crews recently stocked 3,200 trout in the Savage River in Garrett County and in Frederick County.

Here’s a photo from Jennings Randolph Lake this morning.

Today from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm is the  GoVax: Vaccine Schedule (Garrett County Health Department Clinic – Grantsville Offices). Appointments may be scheduled in this link, or call 301-334-7698 for assistance.

Brave the winds for a Waterfall Bark Walk at 1pm.

At 7:00 pm is Gilbert Lee & The Ghost on the Radio at MoonShadow, tomorrow, February 26 Ronnie Burroughs at MoonShadow and Sunday is Terah Crawford at MoonShadow at brunch!

BlackStrap Rail Jams are back beginning this weekend! Saturday, February 26 Saturday, March 5 Saturday, March 26 Registration is at 11:00 AM in the McHenry Lodge.

The 23rd Annual MSP/NRP Deep Creek Dunk originally scheduled for February 26, 2022 is CANCELLED.

The weather today will likely be freezing rain. Snow and sleet are likely in the morning, and It will then rain in the afternoon. Cooler with highs around 30. East winds of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%.

A winter storm watch has been issued for our area and the storm is expected to bring significant freezing rain accumulations. Total ice accumulations of up to three-tenths of an inch are possible. Snow and sleet accumulations less than one inch are also possible, creating dangerous travel conditions — Garrett County Public Schools will shift to virtual learning today and Friday, February 24-25, 2022.

Our Town Theatre is looking for former students of Jane Avery — specifically those who wrote and performed in her Keepsakes project. Email info@ourtowntheatre.org to help with a project to honor both Garrett County and Jane.

Every Thursday is Happy Hour at Alpine Lake Resort. Half-off apps and $2.00 draft beer from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Southern High will have JV Boys Tournament at Mountain Ridge from 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM.

It’s Team Trivia Night at Mountain State Brewing Co. at the Deep Creek Lake. Trivia starts at 6:30 PM, and house prizes are awarded for first, second & third places!

The weather today will be cloudy, with scattered rain showers in the morning. It will then be partly sunny in the afternoon—highs in the lower 50s. Temperature falls into the upper 30s in the afternoon—west winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 Mph. The chance of rain is 50%.

The Maryland State Board of Education voted Tuesday afternoon to make school face mask policies a local decision — but that’s not the final word. The board’s 12-2 vote paves the way for the General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review to take the final vote. The committee approved the current masking regulation and will have to be the one to lift it.

To commemorate Garrett County’s Sesquicentennial and National Library Week, the Ruth Enlow Library is holding a bookmark design contest! Stop in at a local branch for an entry form and your winning design may be printed and available at all branches.

Flash Drive by Barry Weinberg is an upcoming play to be produced at Our Town Theatre. A struggling artist on the way to his first gallery show stumbles on a gangster’s missing flash drive … read more and purchase tickets here.

Children are invited to a Playgroup at Crellin Elementary from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Join Kitzmiller Library for STEAM KIDS as they explore a variety of activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

Join Oakland Library for the book club geared towards readers of fantasy, sci-fi, and adventure! This month’s discussion will be on “She Who Became the Sun” by Shelley Parker-Chan today from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The weather today will be showers—highs in the mid-50s and a low of 46—south winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. The chance of rain is near 100%.

Do you have a few minutes to listen today? I am featured on a local podcast called Mountain Maryland Mamas discussing my passion project the Deep Creek Adventure Bureau!

The Maryland State Board of Education is under more pressure this week to make changes after Republican Governor Larry Hogan called earlier this month for the school mask mandate to be rescinded.

2021 December Housing Market Stats:
Closed Sales – 56
Pending Sales – 39
Active Listings – 103
New Listings – 41
Average DOM Before Sale – 52

Better stop by at Cashmere Clothing Co., as they will have Twosday Flash Sale today!!

Join Kitzmiller Library for Children’s Story Time today as they look, listen, sing, and play while learning through stories, crafts, and other fun activities. This program is geared for children ages 3-5.

Kid’s Book Club is a book discussion group for children in grades 3 through 5. Members will be provided with books to read and discuss with the group. Meetings include activities and snacks.

The 2022 MPSSAA Indoor Track Championships will be hosted at the Baltimore Armory from February 16 – February 22. The MPSSAA plans to have the state finals live-streamed through the NFHS Network. However, per facility policies, spectators are not permitted. The following state championship schedule will be used, pending any weather delays to regional events.

The weather today will be mostly sunny—highs in the mid 50s and a low of 40. Southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 Mph.

The Maryland Department of Health will hold Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at the Garrett County Fairgrounds at 270 Mosser Road, McHenry, Maryland, from 4-7 p.m. on the dates listed below. Registration is recommended, but walk-ins will be accepted. Monday, February 21, 2022 and Friday, February 25, 2022.

Here’s the story of the local Noah’s Ark.

Ruth Enlow Library branches are closed today for President’s Day.

Check out MoonShadow’s Lunch Specials this week.

Celebrate Presidents’ Day on this easy/ moderate 1.5-mile hike with Ranger Noah, and learn about two U.S. presidents who played significant roles in wildlife conservation.

Here are some Local High School Events:

• Northern High Freshman Boys Basketball – Away vs. Mountain Ridge Tournament: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Southern High Girls Basketball Game vs. Mountain Ridge (Home): 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM